Cotswold Councillor's 'Affordable Housing for Poor People' Remark Sparks Backlash Wednesday, March 4, 2026 cotswold council housing affordable politics community apology socialhousing language controversy A recent remark by a Cotswold councillor referring to affordable housing as being for “poor people” has ignited calls for a public apology and raised concerns about outdated and stigmatizing language. During a … Read More
Cotswold By-Election Sees Candidates Compete for The Beeches District Council Seat Wednesday, March 4, 2026 cotswold council by-election cirencester politics elections liberaldemocrat labour conservative reformuk Next week, voters in The Beeches ward of Cirencester will decide who will fill the vacant district council seat in a by-election triggered by the resignation of Liberal Democrat Nigel Robbins. Having served since 2015, … Read More
Cotswold Beauty Spot to Benefit from Golf Club Redevelopment Tackling Parking Issues Friday, February 27, 2026 cotswold golf development parking community environment planning recreation conservation infrastructure sport The ongoing redevelopment at Cleeve Hill Golf Club promises to resolve a persistent parking eyesore at this cherished Cotswold beauty spot, according to developers. Cotswold Hub Ltd has received planning approval for a … Read More
Cotswold Council Confirms Financial Stability, Rules Out Need for Bailout Thursday, February 26, 2026 cotswold council budget finance reserves capitalinvestment decarbonisation localgovernment taxincrease financialstability Cotswold District Council has announced that its financial position remains healthy and secure, eliminating any need for a government bailout. This assurance comes after councillors approved the council’s budget for the … Read More
Countryfile's Adam Henson Updates on Rare Exmoor Pony Foals at Cotswold Farm Park Sunday, February 1, 2026 adamhenson countryfile exmoorpony conservation farming rarebreeds cotswold microchipping dna animalwelfare Adam Henson, the familiar face of BBC One’s Countryfile and a dedicated farmer, has shared an important update from his Cotswold Farm Park following the arrival of two new foals. The 60-year-old runs Bemborough Farm in … Read More
Cotswold Lib Dems Win Council Seat from Greens in By-Election Friday, January 23, 2026 cotswold libdem byelection therissingtons council greenparty politics election localgovernment craigthurling In a recent by-election for The Rissingtons ward on the Cotswold District Council, the Liberal Democrats have reclaimed a seat from the Green Party. Craig Thurling emerged victorious, marking a significant gain for the Lib … Read More